Oh, if the GOP just turns into obstructionists they will pay. If I'm the Dem leadership I try and work with the Conservatives. If they don't want to play nice I start passing bills that will have huge public support--minimum wage increase, alternative energy funding, a time table for Iraq, Soc Sec reform that works--and force the senate to filibuster or Bush to veto. Democrats also can hold the power to investigate over the head of Bush. There are tons of things that can be investigated. Its a threat, for now